Biblical Reading and Reflections: September 14th (Habakkuk 2 & Matthew 12:1—21)
Alastair's Adversaria
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The Lord of the Sabbath
Jesus directly responds to the challenge of his opponents by healing a man in the synagogue with a withered hand. He is giving rest on the sabbath, which fulfils the intent and the commandment of the s Sabbath. Sabbath keeping is about giving rest, not laying heavy burdens on people. And all this demonstrates the way that christ describes himself an his yoke at the end of the previous chapter.
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